The band's name derives from a bird Vinnie had while growing up, which was treated better than the rest of the family. It's also a reference to the phrase "everything is jake," which is an old phrase meaning everything is cool.
Less Than Jake released their debut album, Pezcore, in 1995, following a series of independent seven-inch single releases. The band's subsequent two studio albums, Losing Streak (1996) and Hello Rockview (1998), were released on major label, Capitol Records, leading to increased exposure. The band's fifth studio album Anthem (2003) was their most commercially successful to date, featuring the singles, "She's Gonna Break Soon" and "The Science of Selling Yourself Short".
In 2008 the band founded its own label, Sleep It Off Records, and released its seventh full-length album, GNV FLA. The band has recently stated its preference for EP releases, and independently issued Greetings from Less Than Jake (2011) and its counterpart, Seasons Greetings from Less Than Jake (2012). In late 2012, the band combined the two to create the compilation album, Greetings and Salutations (2012) Their eighth studio album, See the Light, was released on November 12, 2013.
Miscellaneous Info:
Vinnie was previously the owner of the independent record label Fueled by Ramen, as well as a toy company called Wünderland War (formerly Monkey Vs. Robot). This label has signed bands such as Fall Out Boy, Punchline, The AKAs, Gym Class Heroes, Panic! At The Disco and Days Away. Roger, meanwhile, is in a second band, called Rehasher, for whom he composes lyrics and plays guitar. JR played sax on the last track of Off Key Melodies. JR works with a promoting company called the CT Mafia, as well as composing solo music. He contributed one track to the Drive-Thru compilation tribute to Bob Dylan, using the band name The Stay At Home Joneses (Roger sang backup for this track).
Roger and Vinnie have an unexplained fetish for Pez candy and they reportedly have sizeable dispenser collections. This love for Pez goes so far as to name one of their albums, Pezcore (parodying of the way in which many bands are described as [something]-core, starting with hardcore) and Pez dispenser motifs are a common feature of their merchandise.
Roger's employment history includes a smoke shop in the band's hometown Gainesville, Florida known as Knuckleheads which has since been transformed into a similar establishment named Smoke. Band member haunts have included Eddie C's, the Hardback (which was transformed into the Lyric), and Insomnia (which used to be the Covered Dish, and is now the new location of Common Grounds).
The members of Less Than Jake also served as backup musicians for Asian Man Records owner Mike Park in the B.Lee Band (once called "the Bruce Lee Band", changed for legal reasons).
The track "Look What Happened" appeared on two of their albums, "Borders & Boundaries" (2000) and "Anthem." (2003) The "Anthem" version is completely re-recorded, and has eschewed the brass at the beginning of the song that was featured in the previous recording. The re-recording features guest vocals from Teen Idols/Bullets To Broadway's Heather.
They have also re-recorded many other songs, including "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "Jen Doesn't Like Me Anymore" and "Shotgun".
They recorded the main theme song "We're all Dudes" for the 1997 film "Goodburger" based on the sketch from the Nikelodeon TV show "All That." The song features Kel Mitchell (main character, Ed, in the movie). The song is based off of the jingle "Ed" would always sing while waiting for the next situation to come up in the Goodburger sketches. At the end of the song Mitchell says "Ah, Ed and Less than Jake, oh, uh... no?"
In 2004, Less Than Jake appeared on the Projekt Revolution Tour, joining such artists as The Used, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and the headlining band: Linkin Park.
Lineups:
Chris DeMakes - vocals and guitar (1992–present)
Roger Lima - vocals and bass (1993–present)
Buddy ''Goldfinger'' Schaub - tenor trombone and backing vocals (1993–present)
Peter ''JR'' Wasilewski - tenor saxophone and backing vocals (2000–present)
Matt Yonker - Drums (2018–present)
Past members:
Jessica Mills - alto saxophone (1993–1998)
Derron Nuhfer - tenor and baritone saxophone (1995–2000)
Pete Anna - tenor and alto trombone (1998–2001)
Vinnie Fiorello - drums (1992–2018)
Website: http://www.lessthanjake.com/
Channel 3
Less Than Jake Lyrics
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and we're zany to the max
so just sit back and relax
you'll laugh til you collapse
we're Animaniacs
Come join the Warner brothers
and the Warner sister Dot
they lock us in the tower whenever we get caught
but we break loose and then vamoose and now you know the plot
We're Animaniacs
Dot is cute and Yakko Yaks
Wacko packs away the snacks
while Bill Clinton plays the sax
we're Animaniacs
Meet Pinky and The Brain who want to rule the universe
Goodfeathers flock together, Slappy whacks em with her purse
Buttons chases Mindy while Rita sings a verse
the writers flipped, we have no script, why bother to rehearse?
We're Animaniacs
we have pay for play contracts
we're zany to the max
there's bologna in our slacks
we're Animany
totally insaney
covers are lamey
Animaniacs
those are the facts
Less Than Jake's song "Channel 3" is a tribute to the classic animated television show, "Animaniacs." The lyrics describe the characters in the show, their antics on the Warner movie lot, and their attempts at escaping from the tower where they are sometimes locked up. The song notes the absurdity of the situations they get into, their zany personalities, and the unpredictable nature of the show.
The lyrics of "Channel 3" exude a sense of amusement and satire, which is characteristic of Less Than Jake's punk/ska sound. They present the viewers with a whimsical world where the impossible can happen, and nothing follows the expected pattern. The songwriters, through their interpretation of the "Animaniacs," paint a picture of an absurd but lovable world.
The composition of the song is melodious and upbeat, which reflects how "Animaniacs" has become a cult classic television show in its own right. It's a nostalgic reminder of a popular cartoon from childhood and the entertainment it provided.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time for Animaniacs
It's the appropriate time to watch Animaniacs
and we're zany to the max
We are exceptionally wild and crazy about the show
so just sit back and relax
Take a back seat and unwind while we entertain you
you'll laugh til you collapse
We're certain that you'll find our humor side-splitting
we're Animaniacs
We are the dynamic characters from the show
Come join the Warner brothers
Let's welcome the Warner brothers into the scene
and the Warner sister Dot
Also, let's introduce the Warner sister Dot
just for fun we run around the Warner movie lot
We run around the Warner movie lot playfully
they lock us in the tower whenever we get caught
We get locked up in a tower whenever we get caught misbehaving
but we break loose and then vamoose and now you know the plot
But we get away and now you understand the premise of the show
Dot is cute and Yakko Yaks
Dot is adorable and Yakko talks excessively
Wacko packs away the snacks
Wacko collects or stores the snacks
while Bill Clinton plays the sax
Bill Clinton plays the saxophone
Meet Pinky and The Brain who want to rule the universe
Introducing Pinky and The Brain, who set their sights on dominating the universe
Goodfeathers flock together, Slappy whacks em with her purse
The Goodfeathers group together, and Slappy resolves conflicts by hitting them with her purse
Buttons chases Mindy while Rita sings a verse
Buttons chases after Mindy, while Rita sings a song
the writers flipped, we have no script, why bother to rehearse?
The writers went crazy, we don't have a script, so why even rehearse?
we have pay for play contracts
We have an agreement in which we are paid for our roles
there's bologna in our slacks
We have bologna in our clothing
we're Animany
We are incredibly insane
totally insaney
We are completely out of our minds
covers are lamey
Cover songs are not as good
Animaniacs
We are the Animaniacs!
those are the facts
Those are the truth and nothing but the truth
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jordandropinski7724
god this song is olddd
@swarnrakar961
This is a cover of the Animaniacs theme song
@teentitansfan2011
Animaniacs
@sandrablamires2799
What's this TV show that has been going around the news lately? Animaniacs?
@snonc5446
ok granpa
@pamelahansraj5531
Animaniacs👨🦲👨🦲👩
@peterjohnsutton
weird